For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 472 students in Columbia, MS.
The top-ranked public middle school in Columbia, MS is Jefferson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Columbia have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Columbia, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
611 Owens Street
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-2786
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-2786
Gr: 6-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
527 East Marion School Road
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 731-7936
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 731-7936
Gr: 6-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Columbia, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Columbia, MS include Jefferson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Columbia?
2 public middle schools are located in Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia?
Columbia public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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